This time, I chose not to answer. Not because I don’t know how to answer but because I want to end that topic immediately. We were surrounded by silence again. It’s only the noise of an air-conditioned machine. After a moment, he moved to stand. I quickly stood out on the bed to give him space. I stood upright on the side of the bed. I put the lotion back down the same drawer Mr. Montevalles got it. He flexed his arms and stood straight.
"I feel better now." He smiled slightly as he continued his stretching. I secretly smiled, glad that I did it right. He's about to get his robe, but because I was the one standing closer to it, I got it for him. He nodded and accepted it. He wore it. I looked away.
"It's your turn." His hand gestured to the empty bed. The almond smell moved around the
